West Virginia
Snakes in Wood County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Wood County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wood County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wood County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Wood County, West Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Wood County, West Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Wood County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wood County, West Virginia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wood County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.